NHTSA Recall 13V505000: Switch/wiring (visibility)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,795 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Toyota Avalon.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V505000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › SWITCH/WIRING |
| Report received | October 17, 2013 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Safety risk
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V505000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon | 2013 |
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2013 |
| Toyota Camry | 2013, 2014 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2013, 2014 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.